Fifteen years ago, two things happened in the fine Douro vintage of 2004; still today my all-time favorite for Douro wines, yes, every bit as good as 2011 for those that don't have many 2004's in their cellar. I am grateful to still cellar a couple dozen bottles of Douro wines from that great year. [...]
Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle WA, Oct 25, 2016 Article by Glenn Elliott © December 2016 The Association of Port Wine Companies - AEVP - is a private non-profit organization that was established in January, 1975, with headquarters in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. Its main purpose is to represent and protect the interests of its [...]
“You look typical Alencar! Fit for the drawing and for the statue!” Translated from “Os Maias”, by Eça de Queirós It was a cold and rainy morning, one of those that lend itself to introspection and to putting life into perspective. His smile, though, was warm and welcoming. And could it be any different? For [...]
